Fans of difficult side-scrollers like Ghouls ‘n Ghosts are going to have a blast with DaemonClaw. It requires strategy and practice to finish, but casual players might find the learning curve a bit too much. Perseverance is key here, as the game isn’t that long, and additional modes add some extra layers to an excellent title by BitBeamCannon.
Tag: Genesis
Sasha Darko’s Sacred Line III
Sasha Darko has returned to the Sacred Line universe one more time, with the third entry in his digital horror adventure series. It may not be a major step forward, but it brings creepy and fun exploration just in time for Halloween! If you enjoyed the first two games and love spine-chilling stories, then you’ll want to to check this one out!
Astebros
Neofid Studios followed up its impressive Genesis debut, Demons of Asteborg, with a game that leans heavier into action while adding random dungeon layouts, multiple characters, and cooperative two-player gameplay. Astebros builds on a solid foundation to create game even better than its predecessor.
Earthion
After much anticipation, Yuzo Koshiro’s shooter masterpiece is here! The Steam version arrived first, but it is the same version we’ll be getting in 2026. We couldn’t wait to get our hands on it, so we’ve been playing relentlessly, and we can confirm that it was well worth the wait. This is shooter heaven, so gear up and get ready to save the world once more!
Demons of Asteborg
The debut title from Neofid Studios checks a lot of boxes of what you’d expect from a quality aftermarket title, and though not perfect, it’s pretty darn close. Classic side-scrolling action with some light RPG seasoning makes for a game that every Genesis owner needs to have, and it shows just how far homebrew development has come.
